
Exposure-Response Analysis to Support Nivolumab Once Every 4 Weeks Dosing in Combination with Cabozantinib in Renal Cell Carcinoma
A benefit:risk assessment for a less-frequent nivolumab 480 mg Q4W + cabozantinib 40 mg QD dosing regimen was predicted using modeling and simulation of clinical trial data from nivolumab monotherapy studies and

A supramolecular thermosensitive gel of ketoconazole for ocular applications: In silico, in vitro, and ex vivo studies
The incidence of corneal fungal infections continues to be a growing concern worldwide.

Simulations Plus Sets Date for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Conference Call to be on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 5:00 PM ET

Using PBPK M&S to support the development of an IR tablet formulation & setting more relevant dissolution test specifications
Development of formulation and setting dissolution test specifications for IR tablets based on PBPK modeling & simulation – amiodarone as a case example

December 2021 Gastroplus Newsletter
Happy Holidays from Dan O' Connor

Predicting the Drug–Drug Interaction Mediated by CYP3A4 Inhibition: Method Development and Performance Evaluation
The prediction of drug–drug interactions (DDIs) plays critical roles for the estimation of DDI risk caused by inhibition of CYP3A4.

Population pharmacokinetic modeling and stochastic simulations to support pediatric dose selection of pimavanserin
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Permeability of Gemcitabine and PBPK Modeling to Assess Oral Administration
Gemcitabine is a nucleoside analog effective against several solid tumors.

3D Printed Buccal Films for Prolonged-Release of Propranolol Hydrochloride: Development, Characterization and Bioavailability Prediction
Gelatin-polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and gelatin-poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) mucoadhesive buccal films loaded with propranolol hydrochloride (PRH) were prepared by semi-solid extrusion 3D printing.

Current Practices, Gap Analysis and Proposed Workflows for PBPK Modeling of Cytochrome P450 Induction: An Industry Perspective
The International Consortium for Innovation and Quality (IQ) Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic modeling (PBPK) Induction Working Group (IWG) conducted a survey across participating companies around general strategies for PBPK modeling of...

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Opportunities to apply model informed drug development (MIDD) skills and methods with Simulations Plus.

Simulations Plus Extends its Distributor Agreement in Japan with Northern Science Consulting for Monolix™
Complementing the existing distributorship with ADMET Predictor® and GastroPlus® software

Stimuli to the Revision Process: The Case for Apex Vessels Stimuli articles do not necessarily reflect the policies of the USPC or the USP Council of Experts
Apex vessels (previously known as PEAK vessels) are an important element of the dissoluton scientst's toolbox and are frequently used in pharmaceutcal drug product development setngs

Yo-Yo Dieting Predicted to Contribute to Fibrosis Score Reductions in Untreated (Placebo) Cohorts
In November 2021, at the AASLD annual meeting, we presented simulation results demonstrating that yo-yo dieting, particularly...

Validation of non-compartmental analysis (NCA) and bioequivalence results of PKanalix with respect to Phoenix WinNonLin
Non-compartmental analysis (NCA) is used at all stages of drug development and is a key method to understand the pharmacokinetic properties of a compound.

Simulations Plus Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary with $25,000 Gift to Nonprofit, Dispensary of Hope
Expanding access to high-quality medication for people in need

Development of a lower-sodium oxybate formulation for the treatment of patients with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia
Sodium oxybate (SXB) is a standard of care for cataplexy, excessive daytime sleepiness, and disrupted nighttime sleep in narcolepsy.

Meet the Scientist, Kelly Fellows Maxwell, PhD – Assistant Director, Pharmacometrics
I graduated with my PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Buffalo in June 2018 and began working at Cognigen right after that.

PBPK Modeling and Simulation and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Possible Ways for Antibiotic Dose Adjustment
Pharmacokinetics (PK) is a branch of pharmacology present and of vital importance for the research and development (R&D) of new drugs, post-market monitoring, and continued optimizations in clinical contexts.